2009 Events

[Charles Heath]

A number of folks are submitting events for the 2009 season, and this is within keeping with the spirit and letter of looking two to three years ahead. Feel free to email, PM, or simply post them here. Thanks.

This is the quick and dirty version of placeholders thus far, along with a list of a few holidays.

January

January 16-18, 2009 - Oakley Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana.

February

Woodlands II - William Gilmore Simms Plantation near Bamberg, South Carolina.

March

Ft. Granger in late March - Franklin, Tennessee.

April

The Camden Expedition - vic. Jenkins Ferry, Arkansas

SCAR Shiloh NPS LH

6th MS Shiloh NPS LH (right big).

May

The rescheduled Spotsylvania NPS LH.

Champion Hill CWPT opportunity.

June

26 - 28 Wilson's Creek LH and march

July

Open.

August

Open.

September

Open.

October

Open

November

13-15 November 2009 “Bummers” Macon, Georgia

December

Open

A few holidays for 2009:

January

1 - New Year's Day
19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February

14 - Valentine's Day
16 - President's Day
25 - Ash Wednesday

March

17 - St. Patrick's Day

April

1 - April Fool's Day
5 - Palm Sunday
10 - Good Friday
12 - Easter

May

5 - Cinco de Mayo
8 - Truman Day
10 - Mother's Day
25 - Memorial Day

June

14 - Flag Day
21 - Father's Day

July

4 - Independence Day

August

2 - Friendship Day

September

7 - Labor Day
13 - Grandparent's Day

October

12 - Columbus Day
31 - Halloween

November

11 - Veteran's Day
26 - Thanksgiving Day

December

25 - Christmas Day
31 - New Year's Eve

[Jim of The SRR]

One correction. The SCAR Federal LH for Shiloh on the annivesary weekend in 2008 and 2010 will be a small events. The one in 2009 and 2011 are larger events.

Thanks,
Jim Butler

[Hairy Nation Boys]

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Date: June 26-28, 2009
Impression: Mt.Pleasant Grey's 1st Iowa
Host: Hairy Nation Boys
We will have a march Saturday and Sunday.
Public displays
Sleep Saturday night at Bloody Hill
Registration will be $20.00 This will cover rations and money left over will be donated to the Friends of Wilson's Creek.
We will have a website


We are still in the early stages of this living history. The park has given the ok. More information to come this summer.

If you are interested please contact me at: headlog@gmail.com

[Wild Rover]

Marker put in for Fire on the Mountain, Early September 2009- on the original ground at Fox's Gap.

Approach marches for both sides of about 1 mile, scripted fighting on the actual ground, then moving south on the Mountain for further " free form" action on and around Lamb's Knoll.

Looking for 700-1000 total participants, McDowell level regulations, of course 1862, with each unit assigned a guiding impression.

Friday night in a fixed setting near National Pike Gorge, Saturday night - wherever you drop on South Mountain.

All proceeds to the Friends of South Mountain State Battlefield, hosted by WMHF.

Once firmed up, more info will be out after AHT.

Pards,

[Rmhisteach]

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Lincoln's Hometown 1862

Old State Capital
Date: May 15-17, 2009
Impression: Illinois Troops( various impressions ) and Civlians
Host: Cornfed Comrades POC - Rod Miller
This Living History event to take place on the Old State Capital grounds in Springfield ,IL. We hope to be able to do a number of scenarios and impressions to show the role Springfield palyed during the War. Set in May of 1862
Public displays
A parade and a possible tour of sites in Springfield is in the works.
This will be an ivitation only event
Registration will be $20.00 This will cover rations and money left over will be donated to Battle flag restoration
We will have a website

[Gallo de Cielo]

Ought to get Into the Piney Woods: Taylor Retreats up the Red on the books for March 10-14, 2009

[Tom Craig]

Gents,

I know the 2008 season is still very much under way, but it is never to early to think of the future. After having a conversation with one of the guys in my unit about upcoming events, I started thinking about 2009, and what events are on the horizon.

My unit's focus is on eastern events, yes, I know, some of the best events occur west of the "big scary mountains", but for me the time and money needed to reach those events isn't a reality at this point. So to that end I took a look at the event forum to see what is on the list for 2009...and so far there isn't much:

April
PL COI

May
Spottsy LH

August
Death March-not on the list hear, but I am pretty sure it will happen

September
Fire on the Mountain-not sure if this is still going on since the vibe Chris gave out after AHT was that he was taking a time out from event sponsorship

My question is, does anyone know of any other events that are going on in the MD/PA/VA area next season?

Take care,
Tom Craig

[Charles Heath]

Tom,

There is a pretty good list on the OTB Forum, as usual. Why not ride down to Into the Piney Woods with us next March? I know the usual reasons not to leave the Nutmeg State during the winter, but you know how that goes. Some of the New England folks are starting to get their roadrunner jones again, now that fuel prices are dipping a little bitty bit.

The Death March XI event is likely to be back at the old location south of Elmira, NY, and may be moved to the first weekend in October 2009 for a variety of reasons. Bring a sharp ax and/or a functional shovel. This may be a great time for some of those #1 Ames repops coming out of Brazil to make a splash at an event.

I need to drop an invite or two on the New England Campaigners listserver to reinforce some invitations, especially one for mid-April.

[vmi2009]

Some of the Cadets and alumni from VMI are going to try really hard to do a march from VMI to New Market and opening it up for anyone who wants to join us and make that a preservation march from Staunton to New Market, a distance of 50 miles. It would be in May of 2009. We would love to see a big turnout for this historic march. But more details will follow.

[WestTN_reb]

Date(s): 23-25 January 2009
Event Name: Winter Garrison 1862
Location: Michigan City, Mississippi
Description: This will be a garrison Living History event portraying the 25th Indiana Infantry going into garrison near the Davis Mills railroad bridge. The unit will strengthen their position in preparation of a possible Confederate attack.
Host: Burton’s Sugar Farm
Capacity: 100 or less
Contact: Federal: Greg Richardson at yellowdawgtn@yahoo.com or Iron Dyed on this forum
Contact: Confederate: N/A
Contact: Civilian: TBD
Comments: Participants are encouraged to bring shovels, axes, wedges, hammers, rope, saws, and any other period tools for construction of earthworks.
Overall Event Point of Contact: John Spain at confederate314@yahoo.com or WestTN_reb on this forum.
Event Type: Semi-immersion garrison
Impression(s): Federal infantry
Registration: $15, includes rations
Website: http://www.geocities.com/newburnblue..._Garrison.html
Preservation Component: Proceeds go to Verandah/Curlee House in Corinth, MS

Final details for this event will be hammered out by the middle of October.

[Jon The Beloved]

John,

I wonder if I could get some boys from the Dippin' Gourds to head down that way. I'd enjoy another event with you and your pards at some point. A stint of Winter Garrison never hurt a soldier.. it only made him stronger. I'll bring it up to the guys to see what we have going on in November.

[Charles Heath]

Joel,

Looks like quite a bit of activity is potentially bunchin up and crowding in on the weekend of 15-17 May 2009 in the Old Dominion, as ding the big event the first weekend of the month is a priority for some, while attending it is a priority for others, and the Mothers Day weekend (as previously listed) is typically one of those no-go, no-fly, do not disturb features. Having a primarily gray event and a primarily blue event the same weekend might not be a huge problem, save for those who enjoy attending events in a variety of shades, hues, etc.

I'll shoot der fugelman an email, although he already has a heads up from a while back.

[huntdaw]

What is the CWPT opportunity at Champion Hill? I do not know anything about that one. Our mess might be very interested in it since the New Madrid Guards were part of the 1st MO.

[huntdaw]

I thought the cancelled Kennesaw LH was going to be rescheduled for '09. Perhaps Holler can give some more info on that one.

[Charles Heath]

What is the CWPT opportunity at Champion Hill? I do not know anything about that one. Our mess might be very interested in it since the New Madrid Guards were part of the 1st MO.

From my understanding that opportunity evaporated a long time ago over the number "400." What a shame. Keep in mind this is an old thread, and evidently no one has been updating the events section since last December.

[SCTiger]

Fort Moultrie, SC 1859 LH will be held May 29-30th. We will conclude early Sunday in 2009 to offer the chance for visitors to see Charleston. The pre-war roles for U. S. Artillery & SC Militia will be revisited. Also civilians are encouraged to attend.

We still have the December event on for this year. Just send an email to Brian McGarrahan on which event you want to attend or send me a PM. At this writing I am asking for $10 insurance fee which will cover both events. Rations are provided.

http://www.trampbrigade.com/Events/Moutlrie1858.htm

[Hairy Nation Boys]

Kennesaw Mountain Living History June 19-21, 2009

The Lost Tribes: Chasing Price Through Missouri (at the Boonesfield site)
October 2-4, 2009

[Garrett Silliman]

Anything further about this one:

February

Woodlands II - William Gilmore Simms Plantation near Bamberg, South Carolina.

[Charles Heath]

Anything further about this one:

February

Woodlands II - William Gilmore Simms Plantation near Bamberg, South Carolina.

Garrett,

These were the last two updates:


4 April 07 Update

Possible second run of Woodlands. I'm talking with the land owners now, and trying to get an idea on the feasibility of another event. I'm thinking of proposing a February-March 2009 date for the possible event. But I wanted to run the date by everyone to make sure I hadn't overlooked any event around that time. If last time is any indication, it could likely be as late as November 2007 before we would have the word on whether the land could be used. I'll keep you all posted.

This is still in the "potential" category and is certainly not a sure thing. The window we would be operating in is the time after the end of deer season (January 1st) and before turkey season (mid march).

If the event comes off, what we are thinking tenatively is:

Fed Infantry
Confederate cavalry.

Much of the same as last time regarding the scenario, only hopefully without the deluge. Campaign of the Carolinas, February 7th, 1865. All of this is in the early stages, so is subject to change.

Woodlands is near Bamberg, SC, on the grounds of the old William Gilmore Simms plantation, off of Highway 78. Its about an hour off of I-26 or I-20 for which every direction one is coming.

Chris

28 August 07 Update

I figured while this thread has moved from the realm of inactivity, I'd brief you folks on what is going on with a possible Woodlands II. We are going to meet with the folks in late October at their corporate meeting to give them a sales pitch. There are some diverse interests with the family, and I haven't seen anyone stand out as a big champion of our cause yet. But we will give it the old college try, and hopefully will know a firm yay or nay by November.

That will give us plenty of time for an event in February 2009. If anyone has anything shaking around that time, let me know and I keep that date in mind to avoid a confliction. Nothing is even close to being etched in stone, but I figured I would keep everyone in the loop of what is going on. We will let you folks know what we hear there so that we can get the event out of consideration as soon as possible if there is a negative response from the landowners.

Cross the fingers and hope for the best.

Chris

Both of those are over a year old, so you might want to send Chris a PM or see if his Secesh65@aol.com email still works.

Nice to see the AC Forum events area receive a nice sprucing up. The hard part is keeping the information updated on a regular basis.

[MD_Independent]

Chris has been extremely busy. I talk to him once every two or three weeks. He's been very busy with school, finding a pastor job, and getting ready to move with his wife back to SC, I wouldn't count on his putting on an event next year. I'll ask next time I talk to him, probably to talk to him about a 'ministry' at Westville. Not sure of his user account here, but his aol email is still used. Doesn't seem to check it often, though. I'll try to have him come back to the forum by and by. At least he's back in the field for one or two events this year though. He'll be at Westville.
Now, if I could get Lee Walker back, I'd be good to go... But his bar in Columbia is too entertaining (I know, I've been there) for him to break away for a weekend. Oh, well...

Billy Birney

[Charles Heath]

Billy,

Speaking of Lee Walker, I swear I saw John Beaver surface the other day. At any rate, it will be good to see the Ol' Sesher at Westville, and believe it or not he is online via handheld portable seedless blackberry this evening. Hard to believe.

See you in a few days in Kentucky enroute to Mizzoo.

[MD_Independent]

Charles,
Do you really think you saw Beaver? I thought he was still on Paris Island... Oh, well... Time flies... And Misery... Looking forward to it. Don't know if the event or the ride will be more entertaining. Crossing the Susquehanna is usually a special occassion to me. I haven't crossed the Mississippi since I was eighteen...

And about that trip. I'm an ultra-conservative, and Johnny Lloyd looks to be pretty conservative. Charles, just so I don't have to say "Yup, yep, yer right..." all the way out there, can you at least act liberal or do I need to? Political arguments on a roadtrip are almost as fun as religious disputes... The last one I had, coming home from Kentucky, ended when a ringneck snake crawled out from under the seat of my adversary and crawled up his arm. And he was driving my car. I suppose I won that 'Catholic vs. Protestant' dispute by default?

Billy Birney

[Charles Heath]

Billy,

I'm somewhat to the right of Ron Paul, so I won't make a very good liberal.

To ease this back a notch while readily acknowledging snake handling as part of CW event road trips is not likely to surpass our native fondness for Cracker Barrel or Waffle House, our dear friends in the Garden State have confirmed the 12-14 June 2009 dates for a wonderful living history in a nice, moist, shady spot we all love so much. Matter of fact, Bob Dorr of "Bob's Door" fame just asked me the other day if I'd be willing to cook another pig at Spangler's Spring. Well, I suppose anything is possible.

Ya know, Bob's Door is becoming the proverbial garden gnome of CW reenacting.

I'm looking forward to season 2009. Look for an entertaining mid-month update.

[MD_Independent]

Anything further about this one:

February

Woodlands II - William Gilmore Simms Plantation near Bamberg, South Carolina.


Talked to Chris Crabb last night. He informed me that he never heard back from the people at Woodlands. Besides that, he didn't have time to pursue it anyway. So definately a 'no-go'...

Bill Birney

[Tom Craig]

Charles,

I lost access to my account on the OTB...is there anyway you could post a summary list of the event dates/names for 2009?

Otherwise, from the lack of posting of other events, it doesn't seem like too much is shaking event wise for the Mid Atlantic in 2009?

Take care,
Tom Craig

[Stonewall_Greyfox]

Some of the Cadets and alumni from VMI are going to try really hard to do a march from VMI to New Market and opening it up for anyone who wants to join us and make that a preservation march from Staunton to New Market, a distance of 50 miles. It would be in May of 2009. We would love to see a big turnout for this historic march. But more details will follow.

Not to steal Joel's thunder...but I figured it prudent to provide a little more information on the event mentioned.

New Market March 2009

Date: Early to Mid-May (specific date T.B.D.), working to have the date as close as possible to the date of the original march (10-15 May 1864).

Purpose: 3-parts

Part I: Preservation, our beloved Shenandoah Valley is under attack, some of the bloodiest ground in America is in danger of being lost forever due to Interstate expansion, mining, urban sprawl, developement...etc. The Valley NEEDS OUR HELP! It is the hope of the organizers to raise valuable Public Awareness, and $$$ for Preservation to preserve this historic green-space of our Nations History.

Part II: Campaign; To give the participants a taste of the TRUE campaign experience...total mileage covered by the cadets (starting from Lexington, VA) 86 miles, total mileage for additional participants (starting in Staunton, VA) 50+ miles. All food issued will be period, based on diary entries and QM receipts from the May 1864 Valley Campaign.

Part III: Education; As Living Historians, we have a unique oppurtunity to interact with the public through our actions, and oppurtunities...it turns out that about every 5-10 miles along the Virginia Valley cooridoor, there is a public school...this corresponds perfectly to a few of our hourly "rest-stops" in which we have the oppurtunity to give brief presentations about what we're doing and why.

Route: Marching up the Historic Valley Turnpike (Rt. 11). Camps will be in period settings in approximate locations of the original sites.

Costs: T.B.D. (as noted previously, this will have a preservation heavy component...in which $$$ will be raised...logistical costs are still in the works).

Volunteers: We ARE in need of volunteers, to include but not limited to the following; firewood, transpo, rations assist, publications, web design, donations (monetary, socks, shirts..etc.)...and of course marchers.

Impressions: The following is a baseline for the impressions we intend to have on the March...guidelines for each impression will have to follow in additional postings.

Primary Impression; VMI Cadet ca 1864
Secondary Impression: CS Infantry
Tertiary Impression: CS Cavalry (note; cav. will be responsible for coordinating details with event organizers)

Civilian Impression: Yes, we are looking for Men and Women willing to dress and participate along the march-route, heightening the experience of the participants. Note: We are still looking for a Teamster, Wagon and Mules/Horses which could participate during portions of the march.

Federal Impression: At this time, there are no plans to have Federal participation...the intent is to create a sureal setting appropriate to 1864 as much as possible...there were not Federal soldiers in the ranks ca. 1864, and as such at this time there are not plans to have Federal soldiers in the ranks of our 2009 march...It is NOT the intent to exclude anyone, questions or concerns may be directed to the event organizers.

More postings to follow, but this should serve as a baseline to what we're looking to acomplish in May of 2009.

Always remembering those who marched before us.

Paul B.

[Coatsy]

Johnny B has made it into the Corps. An act of God I tell you. He is doing well and is up in the Carolinas for now running through the woods blowing stuff up. Beav gets time off now and then and makes it to events here and there.

BTW he dropped a LOT of weight and looks like a Death March survivor.


And to add to the event discussion: Next July the Armory Guards are planning to have a larger Living History at the East Atlanta site. When I say larger I mean larger by probably a max of 50 people. The head of the East Atlanta deal, Wayne, mentioned we might be able to stay out at the site. Needless to say I am trying to get more info out of the folks, but here it is

145th Anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta on the ground where Hardee’s Corps pushed Dodge's and Blair's boys back to I-85 and Moreland Ave... I mean Bald Hill. (or Leggett’s Hill for you Yankees) The date. Well I am still awaiting it, but it is at the end of July.

The site is surrounded by modern homes, etc but it is shaded and Wayne constructed field works based off of the Barnard photos. We were allowed to work on them and continue to improve them during the day. Good times for all in the Atlanta humidity and heat. I don't know if they'll want us back at the Generals Walker and McPherson monuments again, but it usually happens. That is an adventure unto itself.

[AZReenactor]

I know the far west doesn't get much attention and some folks forget that the California Gold Rush occurred in the decade before the Civil War. While it may seem we are a world away, there are some reenacting opportunities way far out here that probably should be mentioned, for those who find themselves way out West.

Date(s): 16-18 January 2009
Event Name: Camp Roberts Tactical
Location: Camp Roberts, CA
Description: Inter-unit US-CS tactical engagement in South-Central California
Host: Ist Texas Infantry Co. A
Website: http://www.oaktac.com

Date(s): 6-8 February 2009
Event Name: 2nd California Garrison
Location: Fort Tejon, CA
Description: Living history in original adobe Barracks depicting life of the 2nd California Infantry.
Host: Fort Tejon, California State Parks
Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=585

Date(s): TBD April 2009
Event Name: Oakley Tactical
Location: Glines Ranch, CA
Description: Inter-unit US-CS tactical engagement in South-Central California
Host: Ist Texas Infantry Co. A
Website: http://www.oaktac.com

The 1st Califonria Infantry also sponsors a number of immersive patrols, and other events in Arizona and Southern California throughout the year, but 2009 schedule has not yet been finalized. Information can be found at http://www.manifest-history.org/1stCaliforniaInfantryRecreated/events/index.htm

I also know CA/AZ carpools are already being planned for trips eastward to attend ITPW and Bummers in 2009.

[Charles Heath]

I lost access to my account on the OTB...is there anyway you could post a summary list of the event dates/names for 2009?

Otherwise, from the lack of posting of other events, it doesn't seem like too much is shaking event wise for the Mid Atlantic in 2009?

Tom,

With the best organizer the hobby has ever had retiring in November 2008, yeah, I tend to agree with you about the big black hole in mid-year, but it appears something from 2007 has slowly emerged for summer 2009, so that will be on the list -- it may be stale at this point, though.

Your OTB credentials are in working order according to Yuku, although approximately 1,200 screen names were purged a couple months ago due to inactivity. Drop by, sign in, and post something nice about Okies in the appropriate location. You know the drill.

Oh, and the current forum title scheme is from the movie "Animal House," and is subject to change with the next cycle.

I do need to post a couple of odds and ends on the Newingland List fairly soon, as it would be fun to have some of the fellows who attended the Camp Curtin event to follow up with the fun in Carlisle in April.

(Kidnap Stiggs and bring him to Into The Piney Woods. J-Ho has a fo' do' .) :p